Granola is an AI notepad for people who spend most of their day in meetings. Unlike many note-takers, it never sends a bot into your call. It quietly captures your computer’s audio in the background, so the other attendees only see you. You jot down a few rough notes as the conversation goes, and when it ends Granola combines them with the transcript into a clean summary with clear action items. It works with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and other meeting apps, and the iOS and Android apps cover in-person chats and phone calls.
It’s easy to get set up: just download the app for Mac, Windows or mobile, connect your calendar, and hit record when a meeting begins. You can also use the built-in chat to ask things like what you promised to do this week. Because Granola records without announcing itself, it’s good practice to ask for permission first, as consent rules vary by location. The Basic plan is free and includes unlimited notes, though you can only access the last 30 days of history. For those needing higher usage, there are also paid Business and Enterprise plans.
